Sony has quietly re-added a popular horror game to PS Plus Extra/Premium catalog more than two weeks after it was suddenly pulled without notice, leaving members frustrated. The game in question is Bethesda’s The Evil Within, and it remains unclear why it was pulled to begin with.
Horror game returns to PS Plus just in time for Halloween 2024
The Evil Within’s sudden departure particularly irked players who were in the middle of their campaigns. The de-listing/re-listing is sure to frustrate those who ended up making a purchase to finish the game, but The Evil Within is currently 75% off ($4.99) until September 26, so it’s not a major loss.
As for why it was pulled, some players suspected licensing issues while others brought up compatibility issues on the PS5 due to a warning label that appears on The Evil Within’s PS Store page. However, the latter is false because all PS4 games carry the same notice regarding potential backwards compatibility problems on the PS5’s storefront. The Evil Within’s PS Store page also displays that notice despite its return.
Whatever the case, The Evil Within is back just in time for Halloween so those who temporarily suspended their campaigns can wrap things up now.
